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On June 18th, the Australian label Madman Entertainment will release HENTAI KAMEN: FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO (HK 変態仮面, HK Hentai Kamen, 2013) on Region 4 DVD. Based on the manga Ultimate!! Hentai Kamen (究極!!変態仮面, Kyuukyoku!! Hentai Kamen) by Keishu Ando (published by manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from 1992 to 1993) the film is a frequently jaw-dropping and hilarious take on the superhero genre with a hero who draws his superpower from the smell of girl’s panties.

HENTAI KAMEN: FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO played the 2013 Japan Film Festival in Australia and was awarded the Best Asian Feature, Guru Prize For Most Energetic Film at the 2013 Fantasia Film Festival.

High school student Kyosuke (Ryohei Suzuki) is the most talented member of the school’s martial arts club. His late father was a detective and Kyosuke shares his father’s strong sense of justice. Kyosuke also has a secret — he can transform himself into the “Pervert Mask”, wearing female underwear and gaining superhuman powers.

About Madman

Madman is a leading independent film and television distribution and rights management company, with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Madman is renowned for its commitment to quality Australian and foreign film, factual content, as well as highly collectable categories such as Japanese anime, genre film, animation and cult television. Madman’s capabilities encompass end to end acquisition, marketing, creative, sales and distribution in all mediums and formats, from the silver screen to the digital realm. Madman is also a proud producer of Australian film and television content. Put simply, Madman is mad for entertainment.

Madman is owned by Funtastic Limited, one of Australia’s largest wholesalers of consumer products into retail outlets and an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed company.

For more information on HENTAI KAMEN: FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan: